Comfort Everest Base Camp Trek

Lukla Airport is one of the most dangerous airports in the world. However, more than 30 aircraft land at Lukla every day. During the high season, almost all of the 40,000 hikers fly to Lukla to visit the Everest region trek.

While it’s more dangerous statistically than a typical commercial airport, it is still pretty safe.

When it comes to safety, our focus is to get our customers on one of the first flights of the day. When you confirm the booking and send us your passport copies with a 20% advance payment, we will book the flight tickets immediately, so it is most important to send us this information quickly when you have made the deposit for the trip.

Due to the number of trekking groups we run in the Everest region, we get good priority with the airlines for our guests. In general, our groups get on either the first or the second group of flights going out each day during the peak season. We pick these flights because the weather tends to be much more stable and the visibility is better for landing first thing in the morning. Getting early flights is one of the key things we focus on to ensure our guests' safety and try to minimize delays in their itinerary’s programs.

Lukla’s landing strip is short and it runs to the edge of a large cliff face, making the approach very challenging. The airstrip has a single possible approach path through the windy valley it overlooks, and only very small aircraft and helicopters can make the journey. Due to its position and elevation, weather conditions and visibility can change rapidly. This makes the flight a difficult one to schedule or predict. The airlines do not take chances with weather conditions and will return a flight to Kathmandu anywhere along its journey rather than risk an unsafe landing if conditions have changed since takeoff.

Delays with Lukla flights are very common. These can happen any time of year but are especially likely around the monsoon season (late May to early September). If your flight is delayed, we will reschedule you for the next possible flight. As conditions can change so rapidly, this may be very soon after your scheduled departure, or as much as a few days later – it is very difficult to predict. This can be pretty frustrating but is simply part of the journey to the Everest region. We strongly recommend you add at least a day or two to the end of your trip to give yourself some flexibility in the case of any delays.

Extra days should always be scheduled at the end of the trip. This gives you flexibility with your trekking itinerary in case of any weather delays. Batter to add to your trip itinerary for at least two or three days, and those days, if you get a flight on time, can be used for city tours, river rafting, jungle safari tours, and a variety of other activities.

These are good guidelines and, in our experience, are sufficient nearly all of the time, but at the end of the day, it’s up to the weather.

It’s not common, but it is possible that your luggage will be shifted to another flight or delayed by the airline. The most important thing is to have all of your valuables and anything else you might need in an emergency, such as prescription medication, in your carry-on. Luggage delays or bags misplaced by the airline are out of our control, but we will do our best to get your gear to you on the trail.

If you do opt for a helicopter, you can expect to pay around $400 to $600 extra per person. Helicopter rates vary as a rule and increase when demand increases. That means the helicopter will be the most expensive when everyone needs one and the cheapest on nice sunny days when the flights are running normally. The rates given by our team in Kathmandu may not always match what is offered locally on the mountain. If you’re waiting for a flight back to Kathmandu, it can be worth asking at the local office in Lukla as well. The extra seats on a flight are basically a wasted asset, so prices are always changing as they’re trying to fill every seat on every flight.

The best option is just to add extra days to your trip and wait for clear weather, but if you’re stuck in Lukla, you will probably find yourself looking into other options as well.

Hike out to Salleri: It’s two long days of hiking from Lukla to Salleri, from where it is possible to get a jeep to Kathmandu, a 10 to 14-hour ride on pretty rough roads.

If helicopters are limited in availability, they may only be available to shuttle guests to Phaplu, which is an airstrip lower in the valley close to Salleri. We can arrange a jeep from Phaplu to Kathmandu. Be prepared for a 10 to 14-hour journey on rough roads. If you have extra time in Nepal, you might be better off waiting an extra day at Lukla for the weather to clear.

Helicopter to Surkhe: Surkhe is just a small village below Lukla where helicopters sometimes land as the visibility is better. It’s about an hour's hike up to Lukla from Surke.

Some policies will cover "trip interruption" that is a result of a rescheduled or canceled flight and will reimburse you for missed international connections or extra travel expenses. Mountain Magic Treks can provide the required documents for your insurance company in case you need to make a claim. We suggest you call your insurance company and see exactly what they cover before you arrive in Nepal.

Getting to Lukla can be fairly simple, or it can be a real headache with several days of delays in the case of bad weather. We will do our best to make the journey as smooth as possible either way. If you are thinking of doing the trek with Mountain Magic Treks, or have already booked, you can be assured of several things.

We will book your Lukla flight before you arrive and try to get you on the first or second batch of flights. The earlier you book and send us your passport, the more likely you will have an early flight.

If your flight is delayed or canceled, we have higher priority than independent trekkers or independent guides when it comes to rebooking. This is an important reason to book with an established tour company that can offer the support you need.

We have an office in Kathmandu and one of our staff will be at the airport in Kathmandu during periods of flight delays working to make sure everything is taken care of and you’re kept as up to date as possible on the situation.

We want you to have a great trek and will do our best to ensure a smooth, safe, and timely journey to Lukla.

Trekking depends upon your chosen areas if it’s on mainstream trekking routes like Annapurna, Everest, and Langtang you will be spending overnight in a comfortable nice, and cozy lodge or guesthouse. A normal day on trek starts with tea and breakfast around 6: Am and then pack your bags for the day walks where larger bags are carried by our porters or pack animals (Yaks). While you carry your light day pack with necessary items for the day as the trek starts follow the lead Guide to a lunch stop for an hour or more and then walk to our designated overnight halt in lodge or camping. During the walk you will be walking on a winding  gradual trail with up and downhill slopes past traditional and cultural local remote farm villages along with the views of snow-capped peaks, including walking into a cool alpine forest covered with rhododendron, magnolia, hemlock, oaks, pines, and fir tree lines, walking for 5-6 hour as per day to day itinerary mentioned in your program

No doubt about it, all our guides are export and professional in this line of the job with more than decades of experience leading worldwide customers showing wonders of the Himalayas with full knowledge in flora-fauna, local culture, and history with the traditional life of the villagers including eco-tourism and responsible tourism caring, preserving and respecting local culture and saving the pristine environment from destruction. All our guides and field staff are well trained with medical knowledge and can help you when an emergency arises with proper care and assurance and will treat you with medical know-how. If it’s serious they are well equipped to call for helicopter services for emergency evacuation.

The meals that we serve on trekking routes, lodges, or Tea-House will be hygienic as our cook and kitchen are well versed in hygiene and ecotourism in lodges we have cooked to supervise and maintain the food quality as well. Food can vary depending upon the season and place according to its availability during the right season. Normally, the food menu has Nepali Dal Bhat (rice & lentil soup) with mild vegetable curry, fried rice, noodles, and soups of great variation. In some places, Continental foods like Has Brown Potato, pieces of bread, Pan Cakes, Boiled Vegetables, Stew, Pizza, Cinnamon rolls, cakes, pies, etc. But as you go higher the food menu is very limited due to the harsh cold climate and the altitude.

There are a few standards of Tea-House or lodge on the route of trekking so depending upon your choice and budget around Everest you can find the luxury of deluxe resorts and lodges in few areas, whereas in many places with overnights in a simple and basic standard lodge with views of mountains from your rooms. Most of the lodge with twin sharing rooms with separate common bath and restrooms with large and warm dining, few places where you can find rooms with attached toilet and bathrooms, higher due to harsh weather and terrain, much of the facilities are limited but serves you with the excellent food menu.

On every trek whether, on lodge or camping treks, we serve you with boiled and cooled drinking water which is safe, whereas purify tablets and process does not work 100% in Himalayan hard water, due to high mineral contains like manganese-bi-carbonate and iron. People can bottle water (but it is an expense and as well as not good for Eco-tourism wise as it creates rubbish with the plastic bottles).

At first spending, the advance trip payment to our company in our Bank account provided where you must file forms with the detail of your passport with expire dates, most important the trip of your choice and then sending a transfer minimum of 20% advance trip payment which is non-refundable to secure your booking well in advance. On receiving your details of the following document like a passport with scanned or photocopy, along with booking forms, then we will send you a full confirmation letter with a deposit as well a receipt of advance trip payment. 

You can contact us for direct transfer to deposit in our Bank account and as well with Credit Card payment, we do accept Visa/ Master Card or any other safe and widely used Credit Card with an extra 04% surcharge as levy charge.

For all the types of travel around the world-wide one needs to be in normal physical shape with a sound medical background, as for trekking in the Himalayas which is within world's highest mountainous region where one requires to be physically fit with sound health depending upon the trekking program chosen. We strongly recommend that you visit a Medical doctor before you depart from the home countries where you are fit for the trek chosen, where a doctor can provide you with some medical advice if required on the special medical and physical side.

Yes, all our office staff and as well field staff, guide, and porters are well insured before leaving for the trek with medical / health insurance equipped with warm clothing as per the region of trekking/climbing destinations. Our staff is well paid as per Nepal's standard of living cost with extra company perks and bonuses in making each trek a huge success.

We strongly advise and suggest that all travelers booked with us obtain Travel and medical insurance, which is a must and important in all our trekking destinations, as some treks lead to remote areas around the Himalayas where medical facilities are less or do not exists. 

All travelers should have adequate protection on tours and treks covering personal injury, death, medical expenses, and repatriation expenses by any means of transportation including Helicopter services or air ambulance in an emergency and immediate evacuation.

The insurance should also cover items or valuable if lost missing damaged or in theft situations. 

Our Guide and field staff are well trained in Medical know-how, in such case emergencies, where the client needs to be evacuated from the areas of trekking our staff will contact the head office and soon and immediately we will send the helicopter for safe evacuation to reach nearest medical help and hospitals to save the clients for quick recovery from further illness.

Areas of trekking from moderate-adventurous to challenging treks or climbs, our programs, and standard itineraries have enough acclimatization days at certain heights where rest and spare days are necessary on high-altitude treks.

In certain high-altitude treks and climb we do carry portable oxygen cylinders as well Gamma or pressure Bags to reduce the problem of AMS if arises, our staff is well trained for this type of situation where the victims will be carried or brought to lower elevation for safety precaution. Normally in high altitudes, your doctor might have prescribed some medicine like Diamox or Actemodizile for high altitudes start using one tab in the morning and one in the night time before starting the trekking above 3,000 meters high keep using till return.

The best treatment for high altitude drinks plenty and pee a lot taking a slow pace uphill with plenty of short rest.

With AMS symptoms descent is the only remedy or evacuation in the severe case by any means of transport or by Helicopter.

First of all our guides are well prepared for the emergency and have gone through numerous medical and mountain rescue training each year.

We have set the itineraries days with many rest days for acclimatization at certain heights as safety measures and precaution, carrying portable oxygen bottles and Gamma or pressure bags when required by the victims of AMS or other illnesses.

We have strong and good connections with private Helicopter companies for immediate emergency evacuation when needed.

On each trek, our guide will carry a comprehensive medical kit.

Yes, on all our trips when booked with us we provide transportation to and from the hotel airport which is included in most of our trip cost.

Depending upon the areas of the trekking destination, like on normal mainstream trekking Everest- do have hot/ cold shower facilities in most of the lodges and hotels, some have hot water buckets for a bath or for washing. 

As the altitude gains such facilities are minimum in higher altitude areas, in camping sometimes we carry shower tents providing you with hot water buckets as well as washing water every morning before breakfast.

All our bigger bags with much weight will be carried by our porters and pack animals like Yaks and Mules, on domestic airlines 20 kg is the maximum weight that you can carry not counting your handbags.

 While trekking you will be carrying your belonging in your daypack which will be at least 5 to 10 kg maximum while other bigger bags are carried by our porters. 

Weight differs on the areas of the trekking destination, on climbing you will be carrying much with climbing equipment and warmer high-altitude gears as well.

Normally 20 o 30 kgs are enough for moderate and adventurous trekking programs which are the standard weight carried by a porter.

Depending upon the season and connection of international airlines to and from Nepal to such countries in Nepal Saudi-Quarter-Gulf-Emirates-Etihad-Turkish airlines connects travelers to Nepal from Europe as well air India and other airlines like Jet Airlines also do connect with Nepal from India to other parts of the world with transit-based in Indian cities of Mumbai-Calcutta and Delhi.

For Australia and New Zealand, and easy connection with Thai-Dragon (Cathay Pacific Airline) Silk (Singapore Airline) connects flight to Kathmandu-Nepal via Hong Kong-Singapore and Bangkok while for the west of the USA can use this route and for East of USA can travel through Europe to reach Kathmandu via respective airlines that connect with Nepal through certain transits points.

It is best to reach Nepal much earlier at least 1-2 days before the trip departure if it is convenient for you as per your holiday limited time duration or a day before the trek departure, earlier arrival gives you time to blend with the Nepalese environment and culture and to plan much batter with local shopping for the treks.

Yes, it is available in most of the lodges where they have small Hydroelectricity power or solar charging at extra cost, or one can carry a portable solar panel if you are trekking around remote areas of the Himalayas without such facilities.

Yes, you can hire and buy all types of trekking equipment from down jackets to sleeping bags with other necessary gear needed on the treks.

If it’s too much to carry from home you can do your trekking shopping in Kathmandu or at Pokhara depending upon the areas of trekking.

Yes, it works depending upon areas of trekking, since the last 2 decades, most of the villagers    

 And Guide does have cell phones including STD/ISTD in some villages and towns Hotels and Lodges.

In some areas like deep valley and gorge area, the cell phone does not work well for some days, but normally in high and open areas it certainly works depending upon the local/international SIM used.

Tipping is not compulsory but has become a tradition among Guides and trekking staff including porters started from early mountaineering expeditions which is still active to this day with tipping or gratitude to follow staff guides and porters in making the trip a great success with much enjoyable time.

Most of the abroad agents have mentioned the rate of tipping in their brochures and websites and it all depends upon the number of trekkers in the group and as well the duration of trekking.

Normally you can trip from USD $ 50 to 100 in the kitty money with other members of the trek which is to be divided among trekking staff and porters by the head guide and group leaders.

If you have enjoyed more than enough overwhelming time with your guides and porters you can hand more than the above-mentioned figure

Once book with us we will certainly notify our clients of the best season to trek in Nepal Himalaya, for this Everest Base camp Trek as this is an overland journey with adventurous treks.

In our entire trips, one will never be bored, as our trips are full of fascinating, enjoyable without a dull moment in our entire journey you will have time to observe village traditional life its rich culture as it was past many centuries.

The best time from March to June and October to early December months is recommended except for the wet months of July and August to Mid-September when the road can be broken by landslides.

March to June and September to November are the best months to travel in most of the Nepal Himalayas region. Please let us know your time of holiday and duration if it is in the Mit of winter like mid-December to mid-February short mid-hills trekking be done.

Booking with Mountain Magic Treks can be done easily by selecting a trip of your choice and interest, booking should be done a minimum of 4 weeks before departing for treks as for private and individual groups with tailor-made programs can be done in a short time of minimum of 2 weeks.

Trekking and Hiking in Nepal Himalaya we organize in all-season depending upon the types of adventure from soft-moderate to adventurous treks.

Nepal likes other countries with 4 main seasons, Spring, Summer, monsoon (wet months) autumn, or fall & winter.

For major treks best from March to June and September to November for moderate short treks all season except July to mid-September (wet monsoon months)

Nepal is an amazing country capturing the world's Eight Highest Mountains Everest, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyo, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, and Annapurna range where you will be rewarded with an outmost panorama of mountains on daily walks with stunning sunrise and sunsets views within scenic landscapes of green hills, valleys glacial rivers.

Walking into nice typical traditional villages lower areas dominated by Hindu religion people with Brahmins, Chettris, Dalits, and some mixed tribes of Newar, Magar, and Kirat people. Above 2000 meters of Tibetan Buddhism religion people Tamang, Sherpa, Gurung, Thakali, Manang, Mustang, and Bhatia with age-old culture, a custom where you can visit its temples and monasteries of great interest.

Depending upon the trekking destination where the Himalayas is full of ups and downs hills with few gradual sections on walks, longer treks involve high passes of above 4,000 to 5,000 meters with a cold temperature minimum of -5 degrees Celsius morning time and night time.

Duration and hours of walks can be from 6 to 8 hours on some days.

When you can walk at your own normal pace slow steady will be enjoyable with the surrounding fabulous views.

On every trip, we always carry fully-stocked medical kits, where most visitors are aware of some medical problems in developing countries with hygiene and sanitation.

Our Guide and staff are well and fully trained with several medical courses and First Aid if a serious problem arises our expert guides can deal immediately and evacuate the sick victims to the nearest health post or hospitals. 

On serious problems and accidents with an emergency like AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) where evacuation is required, we will transport the victims on a helicopter to Kathmandu or the nearest towns and cities with good medical facilities.

The Himalayan region also is known as the Third pole, depending on the region of trekking normally days are warmer with sunshine in the high altitude, but in the cool shade, the temperature drops down mainly in the months. But April-May / June-September are much warm even above 2,500 meters the temperature drops up to below minimum minus-0 to -5 degree Celsius without wind chill factor, however mid-morning and afternoon are pleasant with some sunshine.

Depending on the trekking itinerary chosen with average hours of 4 to 5 hours normally but on longer adventure treks, can extend 7 to 8 hours especially on crossing high passes.

No limit on age groups in most of our leisure and moderate where any people with sound physical/ medical health can join in our treks and tours.

But joining in longer adventure trekking a maximum of 65 years of age should book and one must be physically fit and in sound medical health.

We need medical reports from your doctors mentioning that one is fit for longer hard adventurous treks.

On treks from week to 10 days chill of a minimum of 4 to 5 years can join with the proper guidance of parents where extra porters/ staff will be needed to take care of the infants.

Nepal is a country of warm hospitality where all worldwide travelers welcome a greeting with a warm cheerful smile. Most of your valuables and items are safe to carry, as Nepal has few theft and robbery cases within local towns and cities only, not a major crime like in other parts of the world.  As the always where you travel, especially backpackers traveling alone without guides have encountered this situation rarely.

Using good companies with export and good guides where you will be always safe fro such situations, facing very minimum regarding this type of cases theft and robbery.

There will be no problem, nowadays most of the clients from western countries are turning vegetarian. So on treks using Tea-House and lodge or camping where meat varieties are least available and as well due to hygiene quality. 

We prefer and encourage serving vegetarian meals which safe and hygienic during the trips that we run. 

On treks that involve walking in remote areas, where hospitals and medical care are very minimum, some villages have a health post with simple and basic medical treatment

Towns and cities do have good medical facilities on a trek for severe and emergencies our guide will contact the head office for immediate medical evacuation by other means of transport with helicopter services for quick recovery.

For quick and immediate evacuation one should obtain a medical insurance policy to cover all medical, travel, and Heli evacuation when required in such situations

If it’s too much to carry from your home country some of the necessary equipment can be hired or bought in Kathmandu around Thamel as well.
Most of the equipment is general and standard lists for all seasons while on trek, but may differ as per the season and duration of trekking and areas of your chosen trip.

• Reading/writing material
• First-aid kit; should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band-Aids, anti-histamine, Imodium, or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea
• Re-hydration powder, extra prescription drugs you may be taking if any particular
• Wet wipes for cleaning can be purchased in Kathmandu.
• Health requirements arranged
• Money: cash/credit card
• Down Sleeping bag and Down Jacket provided by Mountain Magic Treks in Kathmandu 
• Lightweight Towel
• Day pack (25-30 liter) to carry your personal needs during the day
• Torch/flashlight - headlamp style is ideal
• Insect repellent, sunscreen, and lip balm
• Refillable water bottle - Min 1 Liter Aluminum or Nalgene polypropylene are best
• Warm Hat
• Sunhat/bandana
• Sunglasses
• Gloves - wool or fleeced and gore-tex
• Scarf
• Bag Liners to waterproof your bags (A duffel bag is provided to each trekker for trekking by Mountain Magic Treks in Kathmandu)
• Sewing Kit
• Wind and waterproof Jacket & Pants
• Comfortable and sturdy walking shoes (worn frequently prior to departure)
• Socks: thick wool blend and thin cotton to be worn in combination - ensure boots fit such a combination
• Running shoes or sandals for the evening
• Wool jumper/sweater/fleece. Lightweight during summer, 1 heavyweight or 2 lightweights during winter months.
• T-Shirts 2 or 3
• Shirt - Long Sleeved
• Pants - lightweight long trousers (jeans are unsuitable)
• Thermals upper and lower
• Extra warm clothing during winter (December to March) layered clothing - thermals

Travel Insurance 

Mountain Magic Treks suggests you to get travel insurance that covers all the added expenses that might result due to various health issues, injuries or accidents (together with the air ambulance, helicopter rescue, and other treatment costs). Also, make sure that your insurance policy covers all extra activities that you are planning to accomplish throughout your stay in Nepal. In addition to this, the policy should also cover death, misplaced luggage, theft and liability, cancellations, medical treatment (counting hospital charges, cost of the medicine, doctor’s fees) as well as repatriation cost. Most of the days while trekking in Nepal takes you above an altitude of 3000m, it is kindly requested to ensure that your insurance policy covers treks that go over 4000m. To buying an insurance is highly recommended.

Health, experience, and fitness:

Trekking in Nepal is physically tougher in some of the regions. However, no previous trekking experienced is required but if you have, it is a great plus point. Trekking in Nepal is a non-technical walk. The highest height you would reach on your trip is 5,545m (Kalapatthar) from sea level. The walk involves lots of ups and downhill takes you through local villages, farming lands, terraces, and riverside but as long as you have a strength of walking for 5 to 5 hours a day, you are qualified for the trek. However, you should be having moderate health and fitness. We strongly suggest travelers consult with your medical doctor before traveling and do the regular checkup of your health and report us while booking a trip with us.

A part of the health and fitness, the participant must be having a positive attitude and strong determination for the successful trip.

Altitude Information

AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) is a serious issue. It is the result of the failure of the body to adapt to high altitude and can affect anyone, regardless of age or fitness. It usually occurs above 2,500m and the likelihood of being affected increases as you ascend. The way to reduce the effects of altitude is to ascend slowly, 300 meters per day above 3,000 meters until you have acclimatized. Poor acclimatization results in a headache, nausea, sleeplessness, difficulty breathing and swelling of fingers and glands. The only cure for AMS is to descend to a lower altitude and your guide’s decision on this matter is final.

Although our routes are carefully planned to allow for proper acclimatization you may feel some effects of altitude for the first few days or at higher altitudes. Breathlessness, lethargy and mild headaches are not uncommon and generally decrease as your body adjusts. Maintaining adequate fluid intake is essential. Please advise your guide if you feel more severe symptoms and do not medicate yourself without discussing it with them first.

Drinking water

Mountain Magic Treks provides unlimited chlorine/lodine treated water the trek. All tea houses have mineral water and boiled water for trekkers upon additional cost. We discourage the purchase of mineral water and bottled water while on the trek as plastic bottles and difficult to dispose of and have become an environmental problem.

Route Map

Mountain Magic Treks offers you complementary route map T-short and duffel bags

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Why to Trek with the team of Mountain Magic Treks?

Mountain Magic Treks offers a wonderful opportunity to help you visit those areas, culture, and tradition of Nepal that have never been explored before. Your trip itineraries are fully customized in order to meet the individual needs and interests of each traveler. We also partner with local people and Leaders to help you get the maximum out of the trip. We are highly dedicated and offer years of experience to plan an outstanding adventure trip for you. Customer service is our top priority; therefore, we cater to every possible need of yours during your stay in Nepal, be it the food, accommodation, varied destination or your communication needs. Despite all these facilities, our best packages are offered at a very competitive rate.

Passport & Visa Information:

Nepal visa is the easiest visa to obtain; you may buy your Nepal visa at your nearest Nepalese Embassy/ Consulate or Mission offices abroad or buy this upon on arrival to Kathmandu international airport upon your arrival. You have to have 2 passport size photographs, Visa fees in USD cash & valid passport at least for 6 months valid at the starting of the trip.

Nationals of SAARC countries and China do not need the visa when visiting Nepal. As per this rule, Indian nationals do not require the visa. Transit visa is provided for foreign nationality for 3 days. Visa must be obtained for staying over the initial period of three days.

How to get into Nepal and get Visa:

By Air:

Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu is the only one international airport in Nepal if you are coming by any international flights.

By Overland:

• Kakarvitta, Jhapa (Eastern Nepal)

• Birganj, Parsa (Central Nepal)

• Kodari, Sindhupalchowk (Northern Border)

• Belhiya, Bhairahawa (Rupandehi, Western Nepal)

• Jamuna, Nepalgunj (Banke, Mid-Western Nepal)

• Mohana, Dhangadhi (Kailali, Far Western Nepal)

• Gaddachauki, Mahendranagar (Kanchanpur, Far Western Nepal)

Tourist Visa Fees: 3 days transit visa - Free of Cost

• Multiple entries 15 days - US$ 30 or equivalent convertible currency

• Multiple entries 30 days - US$ 50 or equivalent convertible currency

• Multiple entries 90 days - US$ 125 or equivalent convertible currency

Group Size:

In this Everest region trek, the minimum group size would be two and the maximum group size is ten or more on request. We can also organize a private trip to a solo person with a single supplement cost. Else, join our estimated group departure dates available online or ask us with your personal dates, we will open group date on the same date.

Our Guides, Trip, and Safety:

Most of these hikes take you on the remote Himalayan region, it is very essential that you are accompanied by the very experienced and qualified & equipped leader for a safe and successful trip. We Mountain Magic Treks employee the local trek guide and staff who are trained and qualified on the trip we worked on. Our guides are trained and licensed from Nepal Gov., certify from TAAN & Nepal Mountaineering Association. All of our leading Trekking and Climbing Guides are experienced more than 10 years. We have trained them especially for your trip, to cater to the flexible needs of our peoples in the group joining from different countries, this double assures you that your trip is at the right and professional hands.

On every trip, there would be our one Trek guide and one porter. But if you are traveling with the more numbers there would be one trek leader and assistant guide (depend upon the group size). Also, we assign with every two trekkers would have one Sherpa helper for carrying your trekking bags.

Meals and Accommodation

While in Kathmandu, the accommodation is included and Mountain Magic Treks will provide 3-star category hotel (M Hotel Thamel Kathmandu, Thamel Eco Resort or same equivalent. While in the trek, your accommodation is at Mt. Lodge/local tea houses, they are clean and comfortable. Our entire accommodation is at twin share unless stated but single supplement accommodation is also available on personal request with the additional cost.

In the city, only breakfast is included on the offered trip itinerary but while in trek full board of meals is included (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, and Tea- Coffee). We provide you food from the local tea- house/ Mt. Lodge from en route. Breakfast and dinner are to be provided from the same tea- house/ guest house we would overnight but lunch would be en route in between.

Foods provided depend on the availability of the Mt. lodges we would be staying but in general, you can have Nepalese cuisine (Dal Bhat), Tibetan fried bread, various soups, Mo Mo’s (steamed dumplings), potatoes, pasta and even a version of pizza! So, overall, you have a different choice of food on the trek. You can pick up from the menu whatever you would like to have.

Best Trekking Seasons:

We do have two best seasons to attempt this in Nepal. As this trip is a big trip for you, we always suggest you come at the right time of the year as far as possible.

Spring: - (March, April & May) - Best warmest time to trek. Rhododendron flowers in bloom- excellent trails and clear skies, best visibility. Good Temperature, warmest weather of the year.

Autumn: - (Mid-September, October, and November) - Excellent trails, clear blue skies, best visibility, neither too hot nor too cold time. This is another best time to trek.

Winter Months: - (December, January, and February) are also good, but it’s obviously colder than other times. You have to be prepared for this. It is up to you to plan this trek at this cold time or not.

Summer: - Monsoon, so rain and visibility can be a big issue (from Mid-June, July, and August). We do not suggest you this time for the trek.

Vaccination:

Vaccination is required to plan your trip to Nepal but it is not a must to have the thing to come, but highly suggested. Your doctor will have the information on vaccination you would require in the country you will be traveling. Hepatitis B, Japanese Encephalitis, Polio, Rabies, Tetanus, Typhoid, and Malaria, etc. are the recommended vaccination for travel Nepal.

 Taking Porters: 

Our porters are fully equipped and insured for each trip they are undertaking with us. As you know that we are very sincere with the porter issues and their situation while on trek thus we make sure that our porters are fully prepared for the trip. We are closely working with the International Porter Progress Association for the welfare and be fit for the touristic porters. The maximum load carried by our porter is 20 to 30 KG maximum.

Communication facilities on this Trek:

These days, there are enough communication facilities on this trek, most of the local villages have local telephone booth phones thus if required, you can easily communicate with your friends and family, however, the cost is slightly expensive, 1-2 $ per minute. Nowadays, during the clear days, reception of Nepalese cell phones is on throughout the trail, your guide will have the cell phone on the trip. And most of the teahouses in the mountain has WI-FI facility with the cost 1-5 Dollar. However, sometimes cell phones or the internet may not work for a few days so please be prepared for that.

How to Book:

Once you would choose which trip you would like to book with us, write us with the information or phone us on our phone number for the trip booking confirmation. We have online trip booking option, you may go to that link, choose your trip and date and follow the instruction with the information required and submit us. You can also drop us the messages on online chat section. We will be online 24/7. For more information, you could also email us at info@mountainmagictreks.com / mountainmagictrek@gmail.com or call us on Cell/Viber/WhatsApp +977 9843601808

Once your trip booking request would be received, we would suggest the final trip booking procedure with advance payment of the trip. The non-refundable deposit of 20% (per person) is required to confirm a place on your selected adventure.

Mountain Magic Treks Pvt.Ltd Term & Conditions:

Please read Mountain Magic Treks Pvt. Ltd. Terms and Conditions carefully prior to trip booking. Trekking or mountaineering in the higher elevations of the Himalayas is one of the most adventurous endeavors which carries the risk of AMS, injuries, or even death. Mountain Magic Treks is always concerned about trekkers' comfort, safety, and health while meandering at higher altitudes. We contribute great effort to reduce or control the risk and hazard, but sometimes nature’s curse or fluctuating climate in the Himalayas is beyond our control and we are not responsible for it.
If you are a keen adventure lover and are ready to follow the hereby mentioned terms and conditions, then you are heartily welcome at the Mountain Magic Treks Pvt.Ltd office, Galko Pakha, Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal.

Booking Terms and Conditions:

1. All package bookings are handled by Mountain Magic Treks Pvt. Ltd, an authorized adventure company based in Nepal's capital, Kathmandu.

2. The term "trip" formally refers to walking, sightseeing, treks, tours, mountaineering, expeditions, or holidays in the mystical land of Nepal.

3. Mountain Magic Treks faithfully includes all amenities in the package's estimated price.

4. Please go through the itinerary page or trek inclusion/exclusion pages for the details of the cost transparency. The trek cost may vary from one package to another, and some packages don’t include the cost of the following:

Personal travel insurance, medical assistance, and helicopter evacuation.

Visa, passport, and transit point expenses.

Extra meals, entertainment activities, accommodation and transportation costs are not included in the itinerary.

Extra baggage and gratuity

5. For trip confirmation, travelers must pay 20% of the total trip cost up front.

6. You can pay the booking confirmation amount either by credit card or wire transfer. Both payment options are subject to additional bank service fees of up to 4% on top of the sum.

Pay deposit by wire transfer:
Pay to: Mountain Magic Treks Pvt. Ltd
Current A/c: 01908312510017
Paying Bank: Himalayan Bank Ltd
Account Type: Foreign Currency (USD.)
Branch: Thamel
Bank Street Address: Karmachari Sanchaya Kosh Building, Tridevi Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
SWIFT CODE: HIMANPKA

Or

Payment for Booking:
Payment can be done through the below option:
Bank Transfer:
Account Name: Mountain Magic Treks Pvt. Ltd
Account Number: 0570010152240
Paying Bank: Mega Bank Nepal Limited
Account Type: Local Currency (Nepali.)
Address: Thamel Branch, Kathmandu, Nepal
SWIFT CODE: MBNLNPKA
Bank service charges related to submitting a deposit are the responsibility of a client:
Risk and Liabilities:
(Bank service charges related to submitting a deposit are the responsibility of the client)

7. The trip will be booked once the payment is made by the travelers. We will send you the confirmation letter via email and guarantee that you will receive all of the services listed in the itinerary.

8. The final payment must be submitted at the Mountain Magic Treks office or at the hotel where you will be staying before the tip departure. Otherwise, you will not be legitimate for the trip and no final documentation will be disclosed before payment.

9. Regarding the trip cancellation, we offer a free trip cancellation service upon submission of a trustable reason before 90 days of the departure date with adequate evidence and written reasons. 

10. If you cancel the trip 60 days prior to the departure date, then a 75% cancellation fee will be levied from the booking amount.

11. An 85% cancellation fee will be levied if you cancel the trip before 30 days of the trip's departure date.

12. The company will be unable to refund the earlier paid (20%) booking fee if you cancel the trek before 15 days of departure.

13. There will be no payment refund if you voluntarily leave or cancel the trip once it has started, but if you are forced to leave due to unforeseen immediate circumstances, then payment can be refunded after proper discretion.

14. We guarantee your safe and successful trip; however, the company reserves the right to cancel the trip if there will be no minimum number of travelers. The company will postpone or manage alternative trips in this condition.

15. If the company cancels the trip due to any unforeseen circumstances which are beyond our control (i.e. natural disaster, flight cancellation, strikes, wars, riots, quarantine, government intervention policy, weather conditions), we will refund after deduction of the minimum operating cost involved.

16. If you want to change your booking date, the booking amendment request must be made 90 days prior to the original trip departure.

17. If trekkers demand to change the departure date prior to 60 days of the final departure, US $ 50.00 per person will be charged as a cancellation fee. The cost of the trip may also be increased if the market price soars higher during the postponed trip date.

18. The policy of our company is that trekkers must have an insurance policy contract if they want to trek with Mountain Magic Treks. The policy must feature medical coverage, air ambulance, helicopter evacuation facility, and flight cancellation insurance if possible.

19. Mountain Magic Treks and Expedition organizes various adventurous trips, which have a high-risk factor and demand more physical stamina and training. If you can’t accomplish the trek due to your physical inability or sickness, we are not obliged to refund the payment.

20. During the trip, there may be hindrances, obstacles, or circumstances such as political riots, insurgencies, accidents, climate change, or natural disasters. Make sure you are ready to deal with all of these problems.

21. The trip route, accommodation and modes of transport may be changed without prior notice due to unforeseen circumstances. It is for your convenience and safety, so I hope you will display flexible human nature in this context.

22. While changing the route, transportation, accommodation, or itinerary due to the above circumstances, we may charge an additional fee or lower the cost as per the total expenses of the entire trek.

23. Mountain Magic Treks holds all the authority to decline, accept, detain, or retain any member of the trip if we find anyone suspicious or indisciplined. If you want to trek with Mountain Magic Treks, you must accept our leadership during the whole trip.

24. Mountain Magic Treks has contracted with a network of companies, the government of Nepal, and individuals to assist the travelers during the trip. These third parties are qualified to perform the duties as contracted. We are not liable in the event of loss, damage, or irregularities if the third parties don’t perform their duties properly.

25. Mountain Magic Treks is not liable for any law or rule violations committed by travelers in any country.

26. This agreement is governed by the laws of the Government of Nepal. No individual, including employees, representatives, or guides of the company, can alter the terms and conditions.

27. In exceptional circumstances, these terms and conditions may be waived by submitting a written request to the director. Only the director of the company has all the rights to amend them.

28. Travelers must be physically and mentally fit for the trek. It is compulsory to bring health certificates along with proper legal documents for trip approval if asked.

29. Mountain Magic Treks is not liable for any additional costs or compensation incurred as a result of a flight being canceled or delayed due to weather or other factors. We can manage alternative arrangements on special requests, which may require additional extra cost.

30. We have displayed authentic, genuine, and accurate information on our official website and brochure. If you notice any errors, incomplete or incorrect information, please notify us as soon as possible.

Please read all the terms and conditions mentioned above before making the bookings. You must abide by these conditions if you fancy trekking in the Himalayas with Mountain Magic Treks Pvt. Ltd.

Breakfast Items

Porridge, Fresh Baked Breads, Pancakes, Eggs, Omletes, Musley, Cornflacks with hot milk

Lunch and Dinner

Soups, Pizza, Spring Rolls, Noodles, MoMos, Potatoes, Fried Potatoes, Dal Bhat (Boiled rice with vegetables and lentil soup) etc.